Exploring the lived experience of autism and neurodiversity

Come and hear occupational therapist Brianna Gourley as she explores autism and neurodiversity.*

Tune in to the lived experience of autism and reframe the way we think about autism. Then consider the implications for your setting. How does your environment support children with autism? How can we ensure they have the best access to learning within our environments?

In this session you will explore neurodiversity and how to celebrate autism as a variation of the human experience. Develop a deeper understanding of the autism spectrum, consider any barriers to learning that exist within your environment and explore the resources available for families and educators.

Facilitator: Brianna Gourley - Occupational Therapist

*Please note, Brianna is not on the spectrum but explores the lived experience through video, articles and other multimedia resources.

Links to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6 Strategies to support full participation of students with disability
Design and implement teaching activities that support the participation and learning of students with disability and address relevant policy and legislative requirements.
4.1 Support student participation
Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.